News 9/7/2014I am interested in speaking with someone who is adept at Photoshop/Illustrator and is looking to be immortalized with my relaunch by assisting me with a couple specific design implementations, including a logo, banners, website and other like item needs. Payment is most definitely on the table for interested parties.

News 7/1/2011I don't often ask for Donations, but keeping up with not only the amount of time that is devoted to provide these Videos to the community, but also the work, filming, editing, writings as well as the YouTube Channel and the www.drakkenstrikevideos.com website has become expensive. Any donations would be GREATLY appreciated. You can donate at my website if you are at all interested....and even a $1.00 would help.____________________________________________________________

News 3/14/2011I was asked to be the Guest of Honor on the Game On! with Cody and John Podcast where I had a chance to discuss IndyCon, Mansions of Madness, as well as my Components Breakdown Video Review Series in HD. Take a listen !!

News 2/7/2011Today I launched my first website ever. Once again, another learning project I took on from scratch. The site deals directly with my ongoing Component Breakdown Video Review Series in HD and will be a simple place that hopefully can gather additional attention to my work.

News 1/22/2011Incredible news today. All of my combined videos have now reached a total of over 10,000 , and Civilization has now broken the 400 mark, making it currently the most watched video on BGG !! Thank you to all who continue to support and watch my work on a regular basis! _____________________________________________________________

News 1/12/2011:I received my 2nd Donation today, so Thank you to Ramsay, your simple gesture was much appreciated !! _____________________________________________________________

News 1/11/2011:Today I received my first donation ever. I am not sure exactly how to react as I never set out to solicit any type of support for the services that I provide to the BGG community. I can most definitely say Thank You though, it is most appreciated to know that people value my contributions and are willing to go so far as to say so with what I consider to be an extended offering of thanks and praise.

So Thank You John for the Contribution...and yes, I am working as fast as I can to get more Videos completed !!_____________________________________________________________

News 1/3/2011:Today my Microbadge went live, please check it out!! If you want it, and can't afford the , please let me know and I will find a way to help you out ._____________________________________________________________

News 12/20/2010:Today we've hit 500 's on this Geeklist! Also to note, across all my uploaded Videos, we are now at an astounding 7,117 total 's.....simply Remarkable! Thank You to everyone who has chimed in, participated in my contests, thumbed and ultimately watched my ongoing Components Breakdown Video Reviews Series in HD as it has evolved over the past 5 months. I have more on the way as the New Year unfolds._____________________________________________________________

News 12/13/2010:Unbeknownst to me, I was nominated for Geek of the Year 2010!! How incredibly exciting. I am #14 on the list, which can be seen here:

People's love for particular games can be attributed to a number of factors; the games mechanics, its theme, the company developing it, or even the designer behind its design. It can be one specific aspect that draws their attention, or a mixture of many that drive them to make that inital purchase.

For me, it's my inherent need to collect and find games that bring out the inner child inside of me, and the most common way for me to experience that moment between Wishlist and Wantlist is to discover "What Comes Inside the Box".

I developed this ongoing series of Videos to give users like myself an opportunity to see, in Full HD, what they will be purchasing before they make either a good or regretful purchase.

I am not a journalist, or someone who is at all intimate with the intricacies of Video Editing. I basically went out, bought a Camcorder and some Software, and just started filming. I am a Gamer through and through and do this only as an honest attempt to help other like-minded gamers whom might likewise feel in the dark about what to purchase and what they might wish to avoid. The most honest way to do this is to just speak how I feel and allow for the Camcorder to pick out the details of these games that I bring to you in Full HD.

Before we start, I would like to invite everyone to see my current game room. It's not much, but I try to keep it organized and a place that my friends and family can enjoy.

Eight Contests for FREE Games are now over, but new Contests will be handled regularly. Please check back HERE often for your chance to win. You can read the details here of the first and second contest here, and be on the lookout for more FREE GAMES soon:

Comparisons to Race for the Galaxy are far fetched as this game completely stands on it's own merits. 51st State has several unique factions that play quite differently from one another and a variety of options that one must chose from turn to turn. Well designed and well thought out.

A phenomenal game that plays unlike any other game that I have tried before. It has a great and ranging breadth of mechanics that make each phase of the game interesting and varied. One of the best games I have played in 2010.

A genuinely beautiful game throughout all of it's components. Although the game has numerous mechanics, it is quite easy to learn and it's novel use of a singular exploration token makes it just unique enough to deserve extended amounts of play.

The most thoroughly realized Civilization PC Game made to fit inside a cardboard box to date. Just about everything was translated one way or another to accommodate to even the most hardcore of Civ fans out there. Only the most devout of gamers should partake, but those who do will walk away at least appreciative of what was accomplished in what some believed to be an impossible endeavor.

The most thoroughly realized Civilization PC Game made to fit inside a cardboard box to date. Just about everything was translated one way or another to accommodate to even the most hardcore of Civ fans out there. Only the most devout of gamers should partake, but those who do will walk away at least appreciative of what was accomplished in what some believed to be an impossible endeavor.

A nice entry level American Western worker placement/area control game that has two distinct factions (Native Americans and Settlers) and a unique mechanic to balance them out when one side outnumbers the other.

An easy to learn and teach game with a really terrific theme. The structure of the game mechanically is a little too unpredictable for my liking, but it does tend to balance out with larger groups of players.

My least favorite Uwe Rosenberg Big Box game to date. Although the game is simple to learn and teach to a variety of experienced and inexperienced gamers, the theme and gameplay are both undeniably dry and aesthetically dull.

An incredibly clever design structure that utilizes dice in a fresh new way, without relying solely on the randomness of one's rolls. One of my favorite games of Essen 2010, and one of the most charming games released this year.

Another completely inconspicuous title that left a great impression with our group even after repeated sessions. Great choices to make each round, a quick playtime and numerous ways to acquire Victory Points all make Navegador another gem of 2010.